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Who was the famous American clockmaker?
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There was actually more than one famous American clockmaker. Many people refer to Eli Terry as the “father of mass-produced clocks in the U.S.,” as he introduced the concept of interchangeable parts that made large-scale production possible. Another well-known name in the history of American clock-making is Seth Thomas, who founded the Seth Thomas Clock Company in 1813. Brothers Aaron and Simon Willard are also important figures in the field, having developed banjo clocks and tall case clocks, respectively. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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Vintage Green Seiko Ships Double-Sided Wall Clock, 1970s
By Seiko
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial triangle ships wall clock made by SEIKO in Japan during the 1970s. These clocks were used on large tankers and cargo ships. It features a dark green metal body, a ...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Ochre Mauve Light Ruby
Located in barasso, IT
Round The Clock - Ochre, Mauve, Clear Light Ruby
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
Colour: Ochre, Mauve, Clear Lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Clocks
Materials
Resin
Vintage Antique Industrial Wooden Gents of Leicester GPO Wall Clock, c 1940
Located in London, GB
A wooden and copper cased wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
Originally designed for the GPO - General Post Office. Hardwood frame, in an attractive black fini...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Copper
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Hawkeye Measured Time Clock & Timer, circa 1932
Located in Studio City, CA
A fabulous Midcentury original Hawkeye Measured Time clock/timer created by famed Japanese American designer Isamu Noguchi.
This clock was the first Noguchi's designs to go into mas...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Original 1970s table clock and alarm clock COMFORTIME 3 by Krups
By Krups
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Krups table clock and alarm clock.
Krups Type 672. Made in Germany.
The 1970s Pop Art classic in typical red and orange.
Clock and alarm functions are working. Quiet a...
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Antique Seth Thomas Dana Burl Walnut Adamantine Mantel Clock 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Seth Thomas Dana mantel clock. Burl wood style Adamantine (celluloid veneer) case with a simpllified neoclassical temple inspired design with footed base, rectangul...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
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